V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 18-008. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda with the addition of XI-1 Moving Fiber Due to High School Bond Project and adding “for the Superintendent’s Evaluation” to XVIII Closed Session.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

VI. PRESENTATIONS
Beach teacher, Brian Meagher was presented with an Above and Beyond Award for his help with the Wild For Books bus this summer.

Beach teacher, Amy Carlson and students of the Beach Lego League presented information on their program. They demonstrated how they could problem solve using STEM technology and research. The students shared their “Most Innovative” trophy which they received during their November competition.

High school student, Sydney Bleich presented information on her independent study exploring Cyber Security. Her PowerPoint presentation included a newly designed website, information on Cyber Security and resources to help her followers.

Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak spoke about Board Appreciation Month. He thanked board members for their commitment to Fruitport Community Schools. Art teachers, Dawn Jacobson, Robin Latsch, and Macy King, along with their students presented each board member with a beautifully framed piece of student artwork in honor of Board Appreciation Month.

IX. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak gave a bond update explaining the need to add the Fiber Move to the agenda. He stated that ground breaking of the high school project will happen in late March or early April depending on the weather. He also made the Board aware that bids will be awarded at the February Regular board meeting.

XI. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Approval of the Fiber Move.
Item 18-010. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Buckner to approve the expenditure of $31,015 of bond funds to move fiber due to the High School Bond Project as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XII. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held January 15, 2018.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held January 15, 2018. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Mark Mesbergen, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed the budget.

2. Approval of Developmental Kindergarten.
Item 18-013. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve a Developmental Kindergarten program beginning with the 2018/19 school year as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

3. Approval of the MHSAA Student Count for Class Purposes.
Item 18-014. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Kelly to approve eliminating Alternative High School students in the overall Fruitport High School student count as reported to the MHSAA for class determination purposes as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

4. Approval of Fruitport High School Work-Based Learning Curricular Program.
Item 18-015. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the implementation of a Work-Based Learning curricular program as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

5. Approval of Overnight Trip Requests.
Item 18-016. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the following overnight trip requests: Business Professionals of America, March 15-18, 2018, Grand Rapids, MI; Fruitport Bands and Choirs, May 5-6, 2018, Chicago, IL; Fruitport High School Cross Country State Meet, November 2-3, 2018, Brooklyn, MI.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
None.

XVI. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet February 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet February 13, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet February 14, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.
4. Board Workshops will be held in April, June, September, and October but no official dates were set.

XVII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Community Member, Dave Rutz addressed the board regarding apprenticeship training through the Sheet Metals Worker Union 7 and schools. He suggested that the Board consider companies who offer an apprenticeship training program when awarding bids. Mr. Rutz invited the superintendent and board members to tour his training facility.

Edgewood Principal, Amy Upham spoke about Spellmasters. She explained that after the January 22nd competition, six students would advance to the Regional Spelling Bee held at our middle school on February 27th.